Are you unhappy with the size, shape or position of your ears? The good news is now you can benefit from otoplasty or ear correction surgery, which is a surgical procedure to reshape and reconstruct the ear.Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the surgery.
What is the difference between an otoplasty and a pinnaplasty?
There is no difference between an otoplasty and a pinnaplasty.Pinna refers to the external part of the ear; oto means ear and combined with ‘plasty’ (molding or reshaping), it means reshaping ear or external ear which refers to the same thing here.
Am I a good candidate for an otoplasty?
Anyone with normal ears without any obvious deformity other than their prominence can go for ear correction surgery.
What does the surgeon do during the surgery?
The surgeon reshapes the cartilage of the ear in an ear surgery in Phoenix. If someone was born with misshapen ears, it is corrected through the use of a splint in the first couple of days because the cartilage is very soft and moldable without surgery.
Will an ear surgeryhave any effect on hearing?
An otoplasty has no effect on your hearing since the surgeon is only working on the external part of your ear. After surgery you may be required to wear bandages over your ears which may reduce your hearing slightly but only till the time you are allowed to remove the bandages.
If I have had an otoplasty as a child, can this be performed again if I am not satisfied with the results?
In children, the ear correction surgery is typically done before the age of 5. Your surgeon can operate again on the same area if you want to have the procedure again, but discuss your expectations with your surgeon in advance.
Can a person be too old for an otoplasty?
As long as you are generally healthy, there is no age limit for otoplasty. But first the doctor may want to ensure that you will be able to recover from the aesthetic.
Can I get my ears pierced after an ear correction surgery?
You can definitely have piercings after ear correction surgery.
Arethe results of an ear correction surgery permanent?
Generally the ears do not revert back to their original state. Sometimes revision surgery is performed if the patient had a surgery in the past and decides the change is not enough. That is why it is important to have realistic expectations and a thorough discussion with your surgeon during the initial consultation.
An experienced plastic or cosmetic surgeon can help you get the look you want by reshaping your ears as you desire. To know more about ear surgery in Phoenix AZ, call Elite Plastic Surgery at 480-291-6895.